State of Play

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COS M @RT62135094 6 days ago STATE OF PLAY (2009) — ★★★★★ (5/5) A Masterpiece of Character-Driven Political Suspense Kevin Macdonald delivers an extraordinary political thriller in which richly developed characters and their intricate relationships drive the suspense. Every interaction reveals another layer of loyalty, conflict, ambition, and humanity, creating a gripping narrative that transcends the conventions of the genre. Russell Crowe gives one of his finest performances as Cal McAffrey, portraying a wonderfully imperfect, restrained, passionate, and deeply human investigative journalist. Rachel McAdams is exceptional as Della Frye, bringing intelligence, warmth, and moral conviction to a relationship filled with remarkable chemistry. Helen Mirren, Robin Wright, and Ben Affleck round out a superb ensemble. Macdonald’s masterful direction brings these relationships together with precision and emotional authenticity. See more Vesselina B @RT21661882 Sep 3, 2026 Good thriller, although not very intriguing all of the time. Russell Crowe's performance captivated me once again—he is so effortless and natural in this role, it feels as if it was written specifically for him. Rachel McAdams also fits well into the role of an ambitious investigative reporter, but Ben Affleck seems to fall a bit short of being convincing. I feel his performance there is a bit shaky." See more Cos D @CosMovies Jul 27, 2026 Superb political and engaging thriller. Great acting and chemistry between Russell and Rachel. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom May 21, 2026 State of Play is an excellent political thriller that successfully adapts the original British TV series into a tense and engaging film. It keeps the investigative mystery compelling from beginning to end without losing focus. The movie shines because of its sharp writing and strong performances. Every character feels important to the story, and the dialogue keeps the tension high throughout. It balances journalism, politics, and suspense extremely well. What I enjoyed most was the pacing. The film steadily builds intrigue while maintaining a grounded and realistic tone. It never feels overcomplicated, yet it remains smart and unpredictable. Overall, State of Play is a gripping thriller with great acting, strong direction, and an absorbing story. It stands as one of the better newspaper investigation films of its era. I rate it a 9/10. See more thiago S @Thiagostone Mar 19, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Frans B @FransB Mar 12, 2026 Brilliant! Very intelligently written and brought to screen. Great cinematography and visually appealing. Whole cast excels in character. Very taut and swift moving. Lots of action, drama, twists, emotion, intrigue and suspense. Very entertaining and gripping See more Read all reviews

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